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Linked Discourses 1.72 – Saṁyutta Nikāya 1.72

8. Incinerated – 8. Chetvāvagga

SN 1.72 A Chariot – Rathasutta

 

“What’s the mark of a chariot?

“Kiṁsu rathassa paññāṇaṁ,

What’s the mark of fire?

kiṁsu paññāṇamaggino;

What’s the mark of a nation?

Kiṁsu raṭṭhassa paññāṇaṁ,

What’s the mark of a woman?”

kiṁsu paññāṇamitthiyā”ti.

“A banner is the mark of a chariot.

“Dhajo rathassa paññāṇaṁ,

Smoke is the mark of fire.

dhūmo paññāṇamaggino;

A ruler is a nation’s mark.

Rājā raṭṭhassa paññāṇaṁ,

And a husband is the mark of a woman.”

bhattā paññāṇamitthiyā”ti.